About this product
Model: telegizmos_t34d
Part Number: T34D
TeleGizmos Warranty
TeleGizmos 365-series covers are warranted for one year from date of delivery including all labor and material. If your cover fails due to either a manufacturing or material defect, TeleGizmos will repair or replace the cover during this warranty period. Proof of purchase required. This warranty is fully transferable but does not include normal wear and tear.
TeleGizmos 365-series are the BEST telescope covers money can buy!
Suitable for 16-18" vertically parked Dobsonians. 292cm / 115" circumference, 228cm / 90" height.
The TeleGizmos 365 series are designed for severe weather protection.
Features an inner layer of aluminised material for radiant heat protection coupled to an outer cover of highly water, UV and mildew-resistant acrylic coated woven polyester. This combination of materials provides years of protection, even when used outside 24/7, 365-days a year.
The outer material also offers high strength and abrasion resistance with less than 1% shrinkage or stretch.
Tested in some of the harshest US environments, including the desert southwest, Florida Keys, Colorado @ 8000 feet and the Texas Hill country, the 365 Series has proven itself capable of handling all types of weather.
NOTE: The cover does an excellent job of keeping out the weather but cannot eliminate condensation (the buildup of condensation is sometimes mistaken for a leak). This is true for all telescope covers. So the telescope must be allowed to dry after each use, before applying the cover. If the telescope is used only rarely and/or your area is prone to dew (i.e. in a valley or near a body of water), we recommend you occasionally remove the cover to let the telescope dry.
365 COVER FEATURES
- Multi-layered material for increased protection.
- Can be used outside for all-weather 24/7, 365-day protection.
- Highly water resistant acrylic coated woven polyester outer cover.
- Aluminised inner-layer provides radiant heat protection.
- Moisture penetration tested at 40 PSI (1/2" concentrated stream).
- UV and mildew resistant.
- Can be securely fastened to your scope with built-in draw string.
- Additional draw string and clips provide extra security around the middle of the cover.
Please note, images are for illustrative purposes and may not show the exact size cover you are ordering.
Specifications
Outer Canvas: Woven Polyester
Properties | Test Method | Target | Control Limits |
Weight (oz/yd sq.) | ASTM D3776 | 11oz | +/- 1.0 oz/yd sq |
Tensile (lbs/in.) | ASTM D5034 Warp | >325 | >325 |
| ASTM D5034 Fill | >265 | >265 |
Tear (lbs) | ASTM D2261 Warp | >30 | >30 |
| ASTM D2261 Fill | >25 | >25 |
Water Resistance (Hydro) | AATCC #127 | >25 inches | >25 in. minimum |
Water Repellency (Spray) | AATCC #22 | Rating 90 | 90 minimum |
Colour Fastness | AATCC #8 | Grade 4 | 4 minimum |
Exterior Weather Rating | | 5 Years | |
Inner Radiant Barrier: Polyethylene/Astrolar Fiber; Multi layered
Properties | Target | Control Limits |
Weight (mill) | 6 | >6 |
Aluminum Dispersion (ohms) | +/- 5% | <3% |
Tear (lbs) | 100 | >100 |
Stretch (lbs) | 50 | >50 |
Water Penetration (Hydro) | 0 | 0 |
Customer reviews
| Average Rating (2 Reviews): | |
Bit too long, and weak on seams 23 January 2023 | James
Used this on an Orion Optics 16" dobsonian for a year outside after a full clean of the scope, kept outdoors in a rural location but on hard standing. After a year with occasional use (10-20 sessions) and otherwise no movement, the telescope is at least not catastrophically damaged but not in great shape. The telescope must be kept parked at an angle, or condensation collects in the cap and falls onto the secondary and then primary - in my case also rusting the secondary adjustment screws and covering the primary in rust. The cover itself has also leaked badly internally. Fabric elements on the scope (dew heater straps) are covered in mildew, as this sits on the ground and permits no ventilation, despite my efforts to prop it up a little. If you're looking for a short-term cover this is fine, but it's not a solution for year-round outside scope storage, sadly.
Response:
Sorry to hear you were disappointed with your Telegizmos cover.
The cover does an excellent job of keeping out the weather but cannot eliminate condensation (the buildup of condensation is sometimes mistaken for a leak). This is true for all telescope covers. So the telescope must be allowed to dry after each use, before applying the cover. If the telescope is used only rarely and/or your area is prone to dew (i.e. in a valley or near a body of water), we recommend you occasionally remove the cover to let the telescope dry.
We hope that helps :-)
27 September 2021 | Robin
Very nicely made cover, it is quite heavy and can be quite a job to remove from the telescope without upsetting alignment.
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